Viking Johnson Wins Coveted SBWWI Water Dragons Award
Viking Johnson (www.vikingjohnson.com/ja-jp), together with Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions, has won the prestigious Best Product Innovation Award at the SBWWI (Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries) Water Dragons 2010, for the development of its innovative new Remote EasiClamp. Viking Johnson, a leading brand of Crane Building Services & Utilities (www.cranebsu.com), is a market leader in the design and manufacturing of mechanical couplings and flange adaptors, pipe repair products and flow control solutions for water and wastewater applications.
Launched in late 2009, Remote EasiClamp is set to revolutionise the water industry, helping water companies to reach water leakage targets set by Ofwat. It has been designed by Viking Johnson to deliver a quick, safe, permanent repair to a damaged pipe at full operational pressure, with out having to enter the trench and with minimal excavation.
この革新的かつ特許取得済みの補修ソリューションの主な利点としては、顧客への継続的な給水を維持できること、作業員への健康・安全上のリスクを最小限に抑えられること、そして設置コスト、交通の混乱、および掘削残土を大幅に削減できることが挙げられます。
この画期的な継手の開発にあたり、バイキング・ジョンソンはバルフォア・ビーティ・ユーティリティ・ソリューションズと緊密に連携し、この新しいクランプが事業者および水道事業者の双方の要件を上回ることを確実にしました。このクランプはヒンジで連結された2つの半身で構成されており、完全に開くことでパイプへの迅速かつ容易な取り付けを可能にします。 クランプの締め付けには、2本の特許取得済みの自己保持ボルトが使用されており、これにより修理工程が迅速化され、給水への支障を最小限に抑えることができます。
Since its launch, nine UK water utilities have approved the Remote EasiClamp for use. Eight others have indicated their desire to undertake trials prior to sanctioning its use. Operators using the product have acknowledged the benefits with respect to ease of installation, and health & safety. The remote installation process on pressurised mains has been endorsed by Balfour Beatty Utilities Solutions during recent trials at their test facility in Derby, where they verified the products.
After being nominated for the award, earlier in the year, Viking Johnson and Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions have undergone a rigorous selection process. SBWWI were impressed by the innovation during product demonstrations and presentations of cost savings and health & safety benefits. The Award was presented at the annual SBWWI Awards Lunch, in Warwick, to a representative from both companies.